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Spinal Cord Injury Research is a product of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System and Ke

Spinal Cord Injury Research is maintained by The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), which is a collaboration of Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The NNJSCIS is dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care for people with SCI, conducting innovative research to advance the field of SCI rehabilitation, and providing education and training that helps people with SCI and their loved ones live, satisfying, healthy, and productive lives in the community. NNJSCIS is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this page do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

11/19/2025

Volunteers are the heart of research. Through your time and commitment to our studies, we expand our research and develop effective interventions and potential treatments. Join a study today: https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies

[Video Description: Clips of MS, stroke, and SCI research participants testing exoskeletons, prism goggles, and upper limb training.]

11/18/2025

✅ Mark your calendar! The final event in our Spinal Cord Injury Community Event Series is happening December 12.

If you or someone you know is living with a spinal cord injury, don’t miss this virtual gathering—a chance to connect, learn, and set meaningful goals, featuring research insights from Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH, associate director at Kessler Foundation’s Centers for Outcomes & Assessment Research.

📅 December 12
⏰ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
📍Virtual Event

❗ Register now: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

11/18/2025

🚨 Know a child between 5–14 years old with cerebral palsy?

Researchers at Kessler Foundation are evaluating ExoAtlet's Bambini robotic exoskeleton to see how it can support walking training for kids with CP—focusing on safety, effectiveness, and potential breakthroughs in mobility.

💡 Learn more and see how to get involved: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/evaluating-bambini-exoskeleton-pediatric-cerebral-palsy

11/17/2025

🧠 Are you or someone you know between 18–65 and living with multiple sclerosis?

Researchers at Kessler Foundation are studying how the brain responds to motivation during learning in people with MS—and you can help advance this important research!

🔍 Learn more or sign up to participate: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/mri-research-motivated-learning-multiple-sclerosis

11/16/2025

🎉 Hosting a holiday party this season? Make it welcoming for everyone by ensuring your space is disability inclusive. A few thoughtful touches can make a big difference! Happy Holidays! ❄️

11/16/2025

Come join Kessler Foundation TODAY, November 16, at the BX25NJ Rehabilitation and Disability Expo! Visit our table at Beru Grand in Toms River, NJ, from 12:00 am - 3:00 pm, for giveaways, treats, and information about current research at the Foundation!

To learn more or register FREE, visit:https://binausa.org/bx25/

11/15/2025

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11/14/2025

Earlier today, the "Achieving Your Goals: Pathways to Success" event brought together leaders, advocates, and community members at the Kessler Conference Center.

Highlights included a presentation from Steven Kirshblum, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, on what’s next in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and research. Advocates Javier Robles, JD, Matthew Castelluccio, Colleen Roche, and caregiver peer mentor Angela Smith, MA, the Senior Research Coordinator in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, also shared their journeys and strategies for driving change in the SCI community.

To learn more and register for our final SCI event in December, visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

11/14/2025

✅ It’s happening today! Join us in person for the 2025 Spinal Cord Injury Community Event Series at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ.

🕙 From 10 AM to 2 PM, hear from inspiring keynote speakers sharing practical tips for reaching your goals after SCI.

❗Learn more and register here: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

📅 Be sure to register for our final virtual session on December 12!

11/13/2025

🎙️ Karen Nolan, PhD, associate director at Kessler Foundation’s Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering, sat down with Heather Rose of Radio Free Roanoke for a powerful conversation on her work in traumatic brain injury research and her role as a professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

🎧To listen to the podcast, visit: https://on.soundcloud.com/ynisPmghXRP2Zpxx94

11/12/2025

✅ The kickoff to our three-part Spinal Cord Injury Community Event Series was a success! If you or someone you know is living with a spinal cord injury, don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! Register to hear expert talks and peer discussions to help you and your loved ones set meaningful goals and achieve them.

Be sure to join us for our upcoming sessions:

📅 November 14, 10 am - 2 pm ET at Kessler Conference Center, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ.

📅 December 12, Virtual Event, 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET

❗To learn more and register, visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

11/12/2025

Looking for weekend plans? Come join Kessler Foundation on Sunday, November 16, at the BX25NJ Rehabilitation and Disability Expo! Visit our table at Beru Grand in Toms River, NJ, from 12:00 am - 3:00 pm, for giveaways, treats, and information about current research at the Foundation!

To learn more or register FREE, visit:https://binausa.org/bx25/

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